Use a 5.10x18 rear tire to replace the stock front TW200 tire. Doesn't wash out like the OEM tire. I can't fault it. I could say it is heavy compared to the OEM front tire but lets face it it's a rear tire.

Tire set was reasonably priced and they were installed without any real problems. I have been very satisfied with the traction that these tires give both on road and off road. Wet road traction seems to be at least as good as the OEM Bridgestones that came on my DR650. Traction obviously is not as good off road as a more serious knobby would offer but these seem to be the best trade-off for on road comfort and traction. Cornering has not been a problem but then again I am not about to push the envelope and try to ride it like my sport bike on the street. I really can't comment on tread life since I've only had these tires for a few weeks and put maybe 500 miles on them. So far so good!

GREAT tire. The GP-1 is quiet gets a great (dual sport) bite and has good street manners. I had the kenda 270's on a DR650 they were loud and flexed a lot on the street. Spend the few extra $$ and get the IRC GP-1

I have used this tire on a KLR 650 and a XR 650L for years now. It works so good for true dual sport riding great on the pavement and gravel even in the mud. I can't think of anything that I can find fault with. I get about 3000 miles on it.